White Rush Moth
Common NameWhite Rush Moth
Scientific NameSimyra albovenosa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcronictinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite
HabitatWetlands, marshes, fens, reed beds, damp meadows
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, Asia, North Africa)
Host Plantsrushes, sedges, reeds, cattails, grasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are often hairy and feed on various wetland monocots such as rushes and reeds, eventually pupating in a cocoon among the host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its uniformly white coloration, slender body shape, and strong association with wetland habitats where its host plants thrive.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its entirely pure white or creamy-white wings and a fluffy white head and thorax, often found resting on wetland vegetation.
